With respect to reports generated and distributed within an organization, we have found previously that where there was evidence that all members of the organization understood a policy of confidentiality regarding research reports, where such reports were distributed according to that policy, and where there was no evidence of actual dissemination beyond the membership prior to the critical date, such reports are not considered to be printed publications as specified under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b). In re George, 1987 WL 123831 at *2 (BPAI 1987). AFFIRMED